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I did hear that the Dinan springs are some of the/if not the worst. They barely lower and they're soft according to what I've heard. I almost got the H&R Sport Springs installed a couple of weeks ago. But I'm still waiting for information to seep out about the VTF. KWs are a no-brainer but very expensive. We'll keep at it and see! |
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Another alternative is the Eibach pro kit option. I am running it and there is no difference in ride quality, and a decent drop( only 1" but puts it more where it should have been stock) Combined with 20/25 mm spacers they make a great handling improvement ( more cornering stability and roll control) and offer very good ride quality.
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How did you install Eibach's? I believe this kit comes with 4 lowering springs but our F85's have rear air bags and is self leveling. |
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03-01-2021, 12:07 PM | #27 | |
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Do you need the spacers for it to look right? What's the ride like at triple digits with spacers? What kind are you running? What's the ride like in C/S/SS suspension modes? By the way, how did you black out the tail and why did you leave the headlights alone? Looks great so far! Love the height, just enough, perfect for what I would want. Any insight is welcome, thanks! |
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https://www.tirerack.com/suspension/...odClar=M+Sport here are the links: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Genuine-BMW-...R/291039518924 No need spacers for the ride height look, but the 20/25mm combo gives it a much nicer flush fitment, and given the unexpected ride and handling improvements and for the cost, I would recommend. I went with Blox spacers/bolt combo from ebay since they are forged and cnc machined, and come with high grade bolts. They are hub centric and very balanced. No vibration thus far up to 150kph https://www.ebay.com/itm/15mm-20mm-H...72.m2749.l2649 I tinted rears for looks, but doing a lot of country driving at night didn't want to reduce headlight output up front. the chrome has been making me crazy however, thus I added the carbon eyebrows to hide that a bit and give it a meaner look. HMU for more questions. |
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I have two sets of lowering links in the garage if anyone is interested.
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Why the F15 kit and not the X5M (F85?) kit? This one is one digit off in part number from the one you posted: https://www.tirerack.com/suspension/...00320222_Qty=1 I need someone to run me through all of the options, this is getting confusing... |
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03-01-2021, 04:36 PM | #32 | |
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Per my reply to the other post, I'm confused about what to do. Too many options and opinions out there, which is why I froze and never got my H&R Sport Springs installed a couple of weeks ago... |
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If you knew what I had to go through just to buy this car and get the dealer to honor the most basic of things... Now I'm about to get a remote start, exhaust tips installed, then it goes to the body shop to fix the sandblasting issue, powder coating the wheels, adding interior and exterior accessories, PPF, ceramic, etc. So yeah, the suspension wasn't even on my radar and I rushed into it. Was going to get the H&R VTFs but people waved me off of those. Then the H&R Sport Springs and people waved me off of those. Half of the people like the VTF, half don't. Nobody seems to be specific enough with their info, it's a litte mind-boggling so bear with me! You've been very helpful. Seems like it's a great setup that might work for me. Because I have all the same goals you do: lower it just enough, maintain/improve ride and/or handling, keep the EDC, etc. I might have more questions but this is very helpful. Thanks! |
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It matters if someone on here would like to purchase a set for huge discount. I have no use for them as they were on two X5M I no longer own. If anyone is interested please DM and they're yours.
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I like your stance StatenEye. I have a couple of questions - 1) How do you adjust the rear links? Whether it's the regular sport springs or the Vtf I heard you need to adjust the rear links to your liking. I didn't even know you can do that. And 2) if I intend to do a lot of long driving with a full load (2/3 passengers in the back with luggages), do you think I should just keep it stock or does it matter since it's self leveling. I'm torn because stance matters to me (prefer lowered) but I also don't want to "hurt" the parts of my baby (not to mention my warranty). |
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The bump stops I purchased were with the DINAN kit but they are just M5 bump stops that are shorter. From what I was told cutting the bump stop makes it more harsh than leaving the stock ones in because you're hitting it dead center versus where it was designed to take the impact if and when it does bottom out.
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Seriously? That's great. That's a sick rig!
How does the ride compare with stock in each of the three settings? Can you even use comfort mode, does it even make sense now? I'm in MA so I'm a little concerned about banging up wheels. I'm on OEM 21" 612s and might stick with them. Might put on a set of 22" at some point, haven't decided yet. So it's a matter of drop and what kind of spacers to use if any. If you have any specific details you can PM me, please send them over. I could use actual settings/heights. Spacer sizes. How much you shaved the bump stops, things like that. Thanks Last edited by Blue By You; 03-02-2021 at 03:23 PM.. |
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Oh, my apologies. I misunderstood. Both are from Dinan Kit and I may have a metal set purchased through RG Sport from an F15 50i I owned a while back.
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